Cost

An Investment for the Future

Based on preliminary design and engineering, the LPP is roughly estimated to cost between $1.1 billion and $1.8 billion. An updated cost estimate will be prepared when the environmental studies are complete and alignment and design are determined.

The 2006 Lake Powell Pipeline Development Act specifies that the LPP will be funded by the state of Utah and repaid by participating districts. Revenue to repay the state will come from three funding sources: impact fees, water rates and property taxes.

More than one thousand regional water projects have been built in Utah using the same financing mechanism. All have been repaid.